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TONY'S FINER FOODS

4137 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622686

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FLOOR, LOWER WALLS, CEILING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM) OF THE DAIRY AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADQEUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE DRIP ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION FIXTURES AND ADJACENT CEILING TILES OF MAIN DELI KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER OR CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR CONDENSATION ON ADJACENT FIXTURES.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615204

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN THE REAR COOKING, AND BAKERY AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604921

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN REAR PRODUCE PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF PACKAGED DAIRY/EGG DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK PARTICLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583490

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY/MILK DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP (FRONT AND IN REAR DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER SIDE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER PRODUCE DISPLAY SHELVES WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARD (ON TOP OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER) WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK INFRONT MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND BY THE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAIN AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND/CORNER OF STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DELI AND BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ON HALLWAY LEADING INTO DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578668

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B):INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY/BUTTER/EGGS DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DISPLAY AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17:INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: NOTED WALL BEHIND MOPSINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR KITCHEN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578538

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE MIDDLE PORTION OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: TACO MEAT AT 48.2F, PASTOR AT 50.9F, BREADED PORK AT 49.7F, BEEF FAJITA AT 49.8F, SMOKED PORK CHOP AT 47.8F, SEASONED CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.2F, SEASONED CHICKEN LEGS AT 48.3F, BREADED CECINA AT 49.6F, SEASONED TACO MEAT AT 49.0F, BREADED CHICKEN BREAST AT 50.2F, CHORIZO AT 47.8F/48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $350.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 55 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND MIDDLE PORTION OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MEAT COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY/BUTTER/EGGS DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DISPLAY AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WALL BEHIND MOPSINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559914

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREPARATION AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS IN MEAT PREP AREA, BAKEY PREP AREA, AND REAR RECEIVING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500799

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN AISLE 13 WHERE THE ICE CREAM BARS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE END SHELF IN AISLE 13 WHERE THE ICE CREAM TOPPINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET HANDLES ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR STOCKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH TOLIET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR STOCKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE SALES FLOOR NEAR THE POLUTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN AISLE 5 AND THROUGHOUT THE BREAD/BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366841

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN MEAT STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293754

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE REAR DELI PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AND MAKE SAID COVER TIGHT FITTED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145859

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SLIDING GLASS PANEL DOORS TO THE MEAT DISPLAY AND THE SLIDING DOOR TRACK TO REMOVE RAW MEAT DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW MEAT ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREPARATION REFRIGERATION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS EVERY 4 HOURS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the walls around the three compartment sink and exposed handsink in the meat prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135771

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALL FOOD AND BOXED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN THE WATER BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the coving near the sinks in the meat department prep cooler to be loose from wall. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the walls around the three compartment sink and exposed handsink in the meat prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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